​Hong Kong Customs detected a suspected dangerous drugs trafficking case yesterday (July 1) at the Lok Ma Chau Control Point. Nine suspected etomidate capsules were seized.

     Customs officers intercepted a 37-year-old local man at the Departure Hall of the Lok Ma Chau Control Point for Customs clearance during the small hours yesterday. Upon examination, nine suspected etomidate capsules were found concealed inside the socks worn by the man. He was subsequently arrested.

     The arrested man has been released on bail pending further investigations, which are ongoing.

     Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.

     Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs' 24-hour report hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

Ends/Thursday, July 2, 2026
Issued at HKT 12:35

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